2009 Nissan Rogue Consumer Reviews Page 6

Rogue is Best- It beats the rest!

Written by: Jimbo Driver on 12/13/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I drove the rav4, forester, patriot, crv,& escape. I have to say in terms of build quality, fit & finish, style, safety & comfort the Nissan Rogue won me over. Everything feels substantial - doors closing, handling, engine. The car is refined and sporty. The cabin is comfortable and all controls are logical (except for the missing radio dial for tuning). The car handles well. Steering is exact. Brakes are strong. In rain and snow the car goes where you direct it. I feel comfortable and safe in this car. Drive one!

Favorite Features

Fit & finish, handling, 5-star crash rating, great sound from radio, great illumination inside, comfortable and firm cloth seats, moon roof, keyless system, headlights & rear nicely bright! Ample room in back! Good MPG - I average 30 highway! I like the car computer - would like it better with compass.

Suggested Improvements

Stronger snout, body side moldings, an inch more rear access for passengers, bluetooth drops calls, should be push button start, more bins/cubby holders, never mind auto headlights or electric seats - give me rear glass that opens on the hatch & a locking fuel door. Where is the hybrid version?

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV with Great Gas Mileage

Written by: Beth and Kevin on 12/08/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

We absolutely love this vehicle. We live in WV and we are getting 25.4 mpg. Since we do have hills in WV the mpg for an AWD is great plus the functionality of the SUV. When driving our 4 cylinders in the past going up hill you could always hear them kick down to pull. When we purchased this we couldn't wait to see what would happen. You literally can not hear the transmission at all. The CVT is so quiet and unbelievable. We looked at Honda, Toyota, Kia and Hyundai. For us they just did not have the styling, still square and not sleek like the Rogue.

Favorite Features

XM radio, heated seats sunroof and bluetooth as well as the CVT.

Suggested Improvements

plug for xtras is really cheap plastic. And I don't like it when car mats are not included with vehicle and you have to buy xtra. The dealer ordered them for us at no xtra charge...but that is something that should be included in all vehicles especially at this price.

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Wow, where did this come from?

Written by: Seth on 11/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Honestly, I never considered this car until my wife and I actually went shopping for a small SUV. We drove the CRV and just did not like that car, and I love Honda. It wasn't comfortable, and the design (both int and ext) was unappealing to us. Hence, we went to the Nissan dealer to just see what they had, actually to look at a pathfinder. We saw the Rogue sitting there on the lot and we were both intrigued. We talked to the salesman, and decided to go for a test drive. The drive was beautiful. So smooth, quiet, and comfortable. The interior is so well designed. The Bose sound system is wonderful. This SUV walks circles around each and every SUV on the market in my opinion. Nissan is now #1

Favorite Features

HID headlights, Bose sound, "smart" AWD (only AWD when it's needed), Comfort, quiet, styling, CVT is so smooth, fuel economy, blue tooth, steering wheel mounted controls, smart key

Suggested Improvements

At this point, there is none. I am in love with this SUV.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Totally Awesome

Written by: Lynnette on 11/18/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I have never driven anything so smooth and quiet, you can't even feel the vehicle shift. It provides excellent sound barriers from the outside. The seats and ride are so comfortable and the leg room is perfect for the taller population. The investment is definitely worth it.

Favorite Features

Heated seats; moon/sunroof; radio quality; controls literally at your fingertips; Bluetooth compatibility.

Suggested Improvements

Both front seats should be powered. I am not crazy about the location of the spare tire. Whatever happened to the bumper to bumper warranty with the purchase of a new vehicle?

25 out 27 people found this review helpful

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FAST and Fun To Drive!

Written by: Robert on 11/18/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Wow! I got this car because I loved the transmission this car carries the same engine, and same transmission as the Nissan Altima. 2.5L 170 hrs 175 torque. It faster, saves more gas, more reliable engine then the RV4 or Cr-V. Nissan Rogue won. On the turns it has better control and a smoother ride and a better suspension system for a smoother ride. If you hit a pot hole your steering wheal won't move. It's awesome!

Favorite Features

Bluetooth is really awesome, and the Bose system is amazing, the integrated key is crazy!

Suggested Improvements

Nothing

10 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Drives like a sports sedan

Written by: JohnC. on 11/17/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

The Rogue handles extremely well for a smallish SUV and road comfort is very good. While styling is subjective, the best selling point is a 20 min test drive. The stereo is exceptional in the SL and gas mileage was a big surprise.

Favorite Features

Steering, ride and handling, comfortable seats, strong headlights and secure feeling in heavy rain on turnpike. High resale value.

Suggested Improvements

None so far.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Nissan's best kept secret

Written by: Al on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I was in the market for a small SUV. I was first considering a CRV and even though I heard about the Rogue, I didn't think much about it until I saw an ad from Nissan, so I decided to test drive one. I'm glad I did. I was so impressed that I purchased it immediately. Exterior is appealing... sort of like a baby Murano, interior is nicely laid out, very comfortable, the fit and finish superb. Since I live in South Florida and do mostly highway driving, I chose the FWD model. Handling and cornering are excellent, and acceleration is surprisingly good for a 4-cyl. through the CVT. Most impressive is how quiet and "solid" the vehicle is at 70mph.

Favorite Features

Overall build quality. Quiet cabin. Smooth engine/transmission. Price/performance - that's why I titled this review "Nissan's best kept secret" - I seriously doubt you can find more bang for the buck in this category. Keyless entry/bluetooth cellular are very, very cool features and work well.

Suggested Improvements

Automatic locking gas door (odd quirk that they didn't put one in). Slightly less truck-like side mirrors. A few more nooks and crannies in the doors and center console.

13 out 13 people found this review helpful

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I Love it!

Written by: Esther on 10/02/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I Bought a Versa 6 months ago and found that was too small because I have 3 kids and 2 of them need car seats. I looked trying to find a car seat narrow but I couldn't find it so I decided to change the Versa for a Rogue and we love it! I have more space for the kids and I feel secure.

Favorite Features

Comfort, quiet, awd, stereo. Very, very good on gas!

Suggested Improvements

Lights on auto

71 out 77 people found this review helpful

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